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Steve Nowlan, [email protected]
973-968-5072 (U.S.)02081-440-389 (U.K.)
Overview of the Legal Reform Environment in the U.S.
© 2009 Foundation for Fair Civil Justice
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Public Education on Lawsuit AbuseWebsite Tutorials on Managing Legal Liability
In-classroom Programs on Rule of LawRadio and Website Commentaries
Leadership Education on Legal Reform65+ National and State Partners
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www.FoundationforFairCivilJustice.org
www.FairCivilJusticeLeadership.org
www.LegalReformTV.com
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Possible Victim of Lawsuit Abuse?
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“For centuries, visitors were expected to walk backwards out of the room after
seeing the monarch. But now, the tradition is to be dropped on health and safety
grounds. Aides fear injury and lawsuits,so the practice will be restricted to just the
Queen’s equerry and the Marshall of the Diplomatic Corps.”
– The Week, 8-15-09
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U.S. Overview
Battle for Legal
Reform
State Reform Process
Outlook:2010-2012
Today’s Topics
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Steps to Win and Defend Reforms
House
Senate
Governor
Supreme Court
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What Goes On Behind the Newspaper Headlines
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If you vote for these reforms,
we’ll run a candidate
against you in 2010 and give him twice as much money as you have!
“Plaintiff Lawyers Hold Reception for Senators”
Headline:
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“Business Lobbyist Cites
Concerns About in Plaintiff Bar
Message to Legislators”
Headline:
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“Plaintiff Lawyers Rally to Fight Lawsuit Reforms”
Headline:
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“Republicans Pass Legal Reform Bill by Two Votes Before Adjournment”
Headline:
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“Governor Smith (R) Signs Legal Reform Bill Before Leaving Office”
Headline:
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“Lawsuit to test constitutionality of legal reforms passed last year”
Headline:
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“Supreme Court to hear lawsuit against insurance company”
Headline:
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“Business Community Hopes to Save Reform Law at Supreme Court”
Headline:
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“Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Parts of Reform Bill”
Headline:
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“Trade group says reforms helping despite Supreme Court decision”
Headline:
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“Liberals on State Supreme Court Throw Out Legal Reforms”
Headline:
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“State Chamber Says State is Losing Employers, Jobs to Texas”
LiabilityAbuse Reform1996-2009
Headline:
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“Republicans Consider Options for Legal Reform Bill in 2010”
Headline:
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“Democrats Consider Options for Consumer Protection Bill in 2010”
Headline:
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U.S. Overview
Battle for Legal
Reform
State Reform Process
Outlook:2010-2012
Today’s Topics
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■ Economic issues are overshadowing reforms
■ Political tide is running against reforms
■ Funding cutbacks for campaigns limit most states to defensive efforts to preserve gains
■ Reform advocates are not united on priorities
Battle for Legal
Reform
The Legal Reform Community
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■ Win Daubert standards for scientific evidence
■ Set caps on non-economic damages
■ Hold off product and nuisance liability expansion
■ Prevent reinstating joint and several liability
■ Prevent liberalization of discovery rules
■ Keep limits on statutes of repose
Battle for Legal
Reform
The Liability Policy Goals for Business
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■ Riding high on 2008 political victories
■ Raising millions for aggressive election campaigns in 2010
■ Hiring Republican lobbyists
■ Joining business groups to influence, disrupt
■ Fighting for control of Supreme Court selection in states that have elections
Battle for Legal
ReformThe Plaintiffs’ Bar
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■ Global Warming liability
■ Medical monitoring of potential toxic injuries
■ Consumer Protection Act expansions
■ Emotional stress related to pet injuries
■ Private rights of action
Battle for Legal
Reform
Plaintiff Bar “Causes of Action” Goals
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U.S. Overview
Battle for Legal
Reform
State Reform Process
Outlook:2010-2012
Today’s Topics
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Tort Law TallyPacific Research Institute
Reviewed 25 tort laws types 1996 to 2006
18 found significant in reducing tort losses, awards, premiums
Cumulative Impact: 47% reduction in losses 16% reduction in consumer
premiums
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Tort Law TallyMost Effective Reforms
Attorney-retention sunshine
Evidence standards Frivolous lawsuits Jury service Appeal-bond caps Negligence standards Non-economic damages
caps Med mal damage caps
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Tort Law TallySources of Savings
Judgments Settlements Attorney fees Administration expenses Premiums
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State Economies Undermined byExcessive Liability Laws
Source:FFCJ – NACD Directorship
Boardroom Guide
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FFCJ – NACD Directorship
Boardroom Guide
Author: FFCJ Chairman Steven Hantler
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Sample 2009 Legislative Results
Green = successful
gains or defenses
Yellow = defeats or
“close calls”
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■ Florida: Eliminate mandatory arbitration
■ California: Extend period for fair pay claims
■ Iowa: Create new right of private action
■ Texas: Rollback asbestos and silica reforms
■ Maryland: Expand consumer fraud protections
■ Oklahoma: Comprehensive legal reforms
U.S. Overview Examples of Legislation
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FFCJ Plaintiff Bar Watch
Detailed State Profiles
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FFCJ Plaintiff Bar WatchStates Covered in the Current Edition
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Florida Governor Charlie Crist and Lloyd’s Chairman Lord Peter Levene
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U.S. Overview
Battle for Legal
Reform
State Reform Process
Outlook:2010-2012
Today’s Topics
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Outlook: 2010-2012
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■ Plaintiff Bar now controls more states than ever
■ Plaintiff Bar spends more on candidates
■ Anti-reform proposals in 2010 will be made in every state
■ Legal reforms will become election issues
■ Local defense coalitions vary widely in strength, ability to win – generally underfunded – potential for even greater control by Plaintiff Bar
Outlook: 2010-2012
State Elections Increase Stakes Everywhere
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■ Focus on state-level reform, not federal
■ Review litigation losses by LOB and state
■ Provide funding to AJP, FFCJ and ATRA
■ Support Political Action Committees in states where it is permissible
■ Be very cautious about supporting candidates that are anti-reform
Key Action Steps Join in the Battle!
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Foundation for Fair Civil Justicewww.FoundationforFairCivilJustice.org
American Justice Partnershipwww.AmericanJusticePartnership.org
American Tort Reform Associationwww.ATRA.org
KeyResources
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www.FoundationforFairCivilJustice.org
www.FairCivilJusticeLeadership.org
www.LegalReformTV.com